Build confidence and capability in your first aviation role

Develop deeper expertise for your aviation role

What you will gain

  • Clear understanding of aviation operations and processes
  • Familiarity with international regulations and standards
  • Improved job performance and workplace confidence
  • Preparation for advanced or role‑specific training

Who these courses are for

  • Professionals in their first aviation role
  • Career changers entering the aviation industry
  • Junior staff seeking operational understanding 
  • Employees preparing for increased responsibility

Why start with IATA training?

  • Training aligned with global aviation standards
  • Courses developed with industry expertise
  • Certificates recognised across the aviation sector

Training aligned with real operations

Early‑career courses are designed to support professionals who need to understand how their role fits into the wider aviation system. Content is practical, scenario‑based, and aligned with international regulations and industry best practices.


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Found 558 courses and diplomas

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Aircraft Decommissioning: Regulations, Economics and Sustainability

Business processes, operational experiences and best practices to optimize the residual value from aircraft decommissioning

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Aircraft Decommissioning: Regulations, Economics and Sustainability

Business processes, operational experiences and best practices to optimize the residual value from aircraft decommissioning

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Aircraft Marshalling and Ramp Hand Signals

Learn the fixed wing aircraft marshalling and ramp hand signals based on the IATA Standards in the AHM and IATA IGOM

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Aircraft Recovery

Identify potential issues in aircraft recovery when removing immobilized or disabled aircraft in a timely manner.

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Aircraft Turnaround Coordination and Loading Supervision

Learn the essential technical procedures for aircraft handling and loading to optimize the use of ground service equipment and manpower.

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Aircraft Turnaround Coordination and Loading Supervision

Learn the essential technical procedures for aircraft handling and loading to optimize the use of ground service equipment and manpower.

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Aircraft Weight and Balance

Principles of weight and balance as per the standard IATA Design Manual and Automated Load Sheet.This course prepares you for the Load Controller certification.

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Aircraft Weights Engineering for DCSs: Trimsheet Design & X565 Data

Training flight operations performance engineers to develop and maintain aircraft weight and balance data, produce operational load control documents, and manage key weight‑related processes while excluding load controller proficiency.

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Airline Business Diversification: Generating Ancillary Revenues

Learn how ancillary sales work, the impact on airline and distribution systems, and how to develop ancillary revenue.

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Airline Business Diversification: Generating Ancillary Revenues

Learn how ancillary sales work, the impact on airline and distribution systems, and how to develop ancillary revenue.

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Airline Business Models and Competitive Strategies - Virtual Simulation Program

Test your management skills and strategic thinking to run your own airline and decide on the network, fleet, schedule, marketing and revenue management.

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Airline Business Models and Competitive Strategies - Virtual Simulation Program

Test your management skills and strategic thinking to run your own airline and decide on the network, fleet, schedule, marketing and revenue management.

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Airline Business Models and Competitive Strategies: virtual simulation program - University of St Gallen

Sharpen your management skills and apply newly acquired knowledge in a real market-based simulation game vying for market share and profitability against fellow professionals from the industry!

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Airline Contract Law

This virtual course has been developed for aviation professionals to provide you with a good understanding of typical airline contracts and their effects on airline operations in everyday situation and in time of crisis.

  • English
  • Español
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Airline Contract Law

Learn the basic drafting principles and agreements for aircraft sales and purchases, interlining, maintenance and catering, ground handling and more.

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  • Español